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Comau equips John Deere with wearable exoskeletons

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Comau has equipped John Deere, the world’s largest farm machinery maker, with multiple Mate-XT wearable exoskeletons to help sustain worker well-being, alleviate physical stress and reduce the ergonomic risk within its parts logistics operations.

Mate-XT accurately replicates all movements of the shoulder, helping employees perform their jobs comfortably by reducing muscle fatigue without limiting mobility or adding bulk.

Its ergonomic design can be easily adjusted to fit different people with different body types – changing the length of the shoulder straps and the required level of assistance based on the worker or the job at hand is quickly achieved in a few simple steps. [Read more…] about Comau equips John Deere with wearable exoskeletons

Demand for robot vision system is anticipated to reach $7 billion by 2033

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The global robot vision system market is likely to be worth $2,690.4 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.4 percent during the forecast years of 2023-2033.

In order to improve job efficiency and replace human labour, the market for robots is rising and is anticipated to rise more during the coming year.

The market is expanding as a result of increased adoption of machine vision systems and the use of cognitive humanoid robots in end use industries such as automotive industry and others. [Read more…] about Demand for robot vision system is anticipated to reach $7 billion by 2033

Earth Day 2023: Reckless international trade destroying entire world’s forests

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Land area the size of Europe deforested in 10 years

Nearly one-third of the world’s deforested land is a consequence of international trade, underscoring the importance of addressing imported deforestation in the context of global political and economic concerns.

The International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT) is a distinguished organization with a rich history in biodiversity conservation.

Its primary mission is to combat deforestation by advocating for the protection and restoration of tropical forests, which are crucial for mitigating CO2 emissions. [Read more…] about Earth Day 2023: Reckless international trade destroying entire world’s forests

Warehouse Automation Trends: The State of the Material Handling Automation Market in 2023

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Article contributed by Vecna Robotics

Latest warehouse automation trends reveal that the market has been on a tear in recent years, driven by the need to augment operations with flexible automation to weather the next supply chain shock and address critical labor shortages.

To analyze the current state of the material handling automation market, Vecna Robotics partnered with CITE Research to survey over 1,000 supply chain professionals across industries including automotive, third-party logistics (3PL), consumer goods, manufacturing, e-commerce and retail to uncover the key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the market. [Read more…] about Warehouse Automation Trends: The State of the Material Handling Automation Market in 2023

Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales reach all-time record $108 billion

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Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 5 percent from $102.6 billion in 2021 to an all-time record of $107.6 billion last year, SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain.

The data is now available in the Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report.

For the third consecutive year, China remained the largest semiconductor equipment market in 2022 despite a 5 percent slowdown in the pace of investments in the region year over year, accounting for $28.3 billion in billings. [Read more…] about Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales reach all-time record $108 billion

Semiconductor robot market set to grow to more than $1 billion

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The global market for semiconductor robots is anticipated to be worth $1.1 billion in 2023 and to grow at a CAGR of 17.5 percent to $5.6 billion by the end of the forecast period, according to Fact.MR. 

Due to their wide range of uses in consumer electronics, automobiles, medical devices, and other products, semiconductors are in high demand worldwide.

To meet this demand, semiconductor manufacturers are increasing their production capacity and implementing semiconductor robots for a better result. [Read more…] about Semiconductor robot market set to grow to more than $1 billion

Demand for robot vision system set to surpass $7 million by 2033

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The global robot vision system market is likely at $2,690.4 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.4 percent during the forecast years of 2023-2033, according to a report by Fact.MR.

In order to improve job efficiency and replace human labour, the market for robots is rising and is anticipated to rise more during the coming year.

The market is expanding as a result of increased adoption of machine vision systems and the use of cognitive humanoid robots in end use industries such as automotive industry and others. [Read more…] about Demand for robot vision system set to surpass $7 million by 2033

Indian startup Unbox Robotics launches sortation robots in the US

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Unbox Robotics, an India-based robotics technology company for intralogistics, plans to expand its footprint in the international markets starting with the United States.

With proven success within the domestic 3PL industry, the company is looking to make its tech available to meet the current demand for innovative plug and play automation solutions in the US.

Unbox Robotics currently supports several leading e-commerce, retail and logistics companies across the globe to automate their fulfilment operations through its UnboxSort system. [Read more…] about Indian startup Unbox Robotics launches sortation robots in the US

Collaborative robot market to grow to $2 billion in the pharma industry

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The use of collaborative robots or “cobots” is on the rise in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical application takes up around 0.05 percent of the total medical robot market size.

Valued at $553 million, the pharmaceutical robotic market is forecast to grow at 15.7 percent compound annual growth rate to reach $2 billion by 2030.

In hospital settings, pharmacy robots are often included under the category of hospital logistic robots. [Read more…] about Collaborative robot market to grow to $2 billion in the pharma industry

Be afraid. Be slightly afraid: Drivers feel ‘increasingly anxious’ about autonomous cars

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The results of AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey show that while there is still a high level of interest in partially-automated vehicle technology, attitudes toward fully self-driving vehicles have become increasingly apprehensive.

This year there was a major increase in drivers who are afraid, rising to 68 percent as compared to 55 percent in 2022. This is a 13 percent jump from last year’s survey and the biggest increase since 2020.

AAA believes automakers must be diligent in creating an environment that promotes the use of more advanced vehicle technologies in a secure, reliable, and educational manner. This includes the consistent naming of vehicle systems available to consumers today. [Read more…] about Be afraid. Be slightly afraid: Drivers feel ‘increasingly anxious’ about autonomous cars